What is a color converter?

A color converter translates a color from one format, like HEX, to another format, like RGB or HSL, ensuring exact visual matches across different systems.

How do I use the ColorWorkspace color converter?

Enter your color in any supported format into the input field. The tool will automatically convert it and display all alternative formats for you to copy.

What color formats does ColorWorkspace support?

Currently, the ColorWorkspace converter supports HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, and HSV.

How do I convert HEX to RGB or HSL?

Simply paste your HEX code into the converter, and it will immediately display both the RGB and HSL equivalent values below it.

How do I convert RGB or HSL to HEX?

Enter your RGB or HSL string into the input. The tool will parse it and show you the exact HEX code.

Can I convert colors with transparency?

Yes, if you input a color with an alpha channel like RGBA or HSLA, it will be accurately converted to other transparency-supporting formats.

Are my colors uploaded to a server?

No. All color conversions happen entirely locally in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to or stored on any servers.

Is the ColorWorkspace color converter free?

Yes, it is 100% free and requires no account.

Tool

Color Converter

Instantly convert color values across different formats. Paste any color and get all formats with one click.

Enter any color value (HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV)

hex#3291ff

rgbrgb(50, 145, 255)

rgbargb(50, 145, 255)

hslhsl(212.2, 100%, 59.8%)

hslahsl(212.2, 100%, 59.8%)

hsvhsv(212.2, 80.4%, 100%)

lablab(59% 2.1 -63.7)

lchlch(59% 63.7 271.9)

oklaboklab(0.658 -0.048 -0.179)

oklchoklch(0.658 0.185 255)

cmykdevice-cmyk(80% 43% 0% 0%)

xyzcolor(srgb-linear 0.295 0.281 0.985)

About the Color Converter

The color converter is a utility that translates colors between different formats. Paste a HEX code, RGB value, or HSL string into the input, and the tool will instantly calculate its equivalent in all other formats.

When to use it

Legacy Code to Modern CSS: Converting old HEX codes to modern hsl() or rgb() values to support CSS variables and alpha transparency.
Design Handoffs: A designer provides a HEX code, but your framework requires an RGB comma-separated format.
Alpha Channel Adjustments: Converting a solid HEX code to RGBA to easily adjust the alpha (transparency) channel in your stylesheet.

Supported Formats

HEX (Hexadecimal)

The standard format for web design, e.g., #ff5733. Supports 3, 4, 6, and 8-character variants.

RGB & RGBA

Red, Green, Blue, and Alpha. E.g., rgb(255, 87, 51). Ideal for manipulating specific color channels or transparency.

HSL & HSLA

Hue, Saturation, Lightness. E.g., hsl(10, 100%, 60%). The most intuitive format for creating darker shades (by lowering lightness) or more vibrant colors (by increasing saturation).

HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value)

Commonly used in image processing and digital art software.